Michelle Pellin

Michelle Pellin is a licensed counselor practicing in Connecticut and also holds licensure as a mental health counselor in Florida. She earned two master’s degrees: one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and the other in Human Services and Counseling. With 11 years of professional experience, she brings a background that includes nearly 20 years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent working primarily with mentally and emotionally disabled teens, two of whom she adopted, and seven years as a case manager advocating for clients with acquired brain injury, physical disabilities, and elder clients.

She works with a wide range of concerns and welcomes anyone seeking support, maintaining an open and affirming stance for all. Her specialties include stress and anxiety management, parenting, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger management, career issues, bipolar disorder, coaching, and ADHD.

As a holistic psychotherapist, she emphasizes health of mind, body, and spirit and believes that past experiences contribute to present circumstances. She supports clients through their counseling journey with the goal of helping them find a more peaceful place in life. Her therapeutic philosophy centers on building self-belief and recognizing one’s inner strength, surrounding oneself with supportive people, balancing hard work with enjoyment, giving to others while also attending to personal needs, and using positive thoughts and actions to foster change.

In sessions she strives to treat each person with dignity and respect, listens carefully to concerns, and offers gentle guidance without judgment. She honors clients as the captain of their own ship and will not press anyone to do something they are uncomfortable with. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and looks forward to working with individuals in Connecticut who are ready to begin or continue their healing and growth.